DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos
Finding may lead to improved pregnancy rates for in vitro patients, fewer multiple pregnancies
full story » Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Childbearing had no such benefit if baby was bottle-fed, researchers noted
full story » Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication
Preeclampsia is common and serious, but genetics could bring screening test or treatment
full story » Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
Blood poisoner has claimed the lives of 30% of infected patients in U.K., researchers say
full story » Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk
Study finds it plays key role in development of defective cells in type 2 diabetics
full story » Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases
Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients
full story » High Blood Sugar Tied to Pregnancy Complications
Even non-diabetic levels may cause problems, study finds
full story » Researchers Find Lubricant Doesn't Hinder Fertility
Doctor who helped develop product said it could aid couples trying to conceive
full story » Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery
If newborn breathes in first bowel movement, serious complications can follow, experts note
full story » Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding
That could mean the wrong advice getting passed on to new moms, experts say
full story » Breast-Feeding May Boost IQ
Study finds children who were nursed exclusively had higher test scores
full story » Malpractice Premiums, Rate of C-Sections Rise Together
Which one drives the other a matter of debate, experts say
full story » Low-Income Moms Rarely Speak to Infants During TV/Video Time
What they're watching impacts frequency of verbal interactions, study finds
full story » Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV Vaccine
Study shows only 49% intended to do so if child was aged 9 to 12
full story » Pregnancy and Work Can Work
Tips for pregnant women who are working
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